Plastic Beach: How Damon Albarn Revealed Gorillaz’s Eco-Tistical Side
A ‘meditation on the state of our oceans’, Gorillaz’s ‘Plastic Beach’ album pulled out all the pop stops while warning of environmental ruin.
Best Coldplay Songs: 20 Life-Affirming Modern Rock Classics
From epic stadium anthems to intimate expressions of humanity, the best Coldplay songs continue to endure and inspire…
Prince Album Covers: All 39 Studio Album Artworks Ranked And Reviewed
From intimate portraits to outrageous statements of intent, the best Prince album covers created a world that was entirely his own.
Ironic: The Ironically Un-Ironic Song That Made Alanis Morissette An Icon
Perfecting her raw, autobiographical songwriting style, Ironic defined an era and made Alanis Morissette a post-grunge icon.
Best James Blunt Songs: 10 Hits From The Wise Man Of Pop-Rock
One of the bestselling singer-songwriters of the 2000s, the best James Blunt songs show us why he cannot be dismissed as a one-hit-wonder.
Ray Of Light: Behind Madonna’s Shining Late 90s Reinvention
Bolstered by producer William Orbit’s experimental electronica, the ‘Ray Of Light’ album made it possible to imagine a 21st-century Madonna.
No Jacket Required: When Phil Collins Switched Up His Style
With ‘No Jacket Required’, Phil Collins set his sights on becoming a global star, and unleashed one of the defining albums of the 80s.
Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Got Famous
With his mix of folk-pop and rap-inspired rhymes, Ed Sheeran has rapidly become one of his generation’s most celebrated singer-songwriters.
The Kick Inside: How Kate Bush Birthed A Magical Debut Album
Years in the making, Kate Bush’s debut album, ‘The Kick Inside’, saw the 19-year-old singer arrived fully-formed to make an instant impact.
Face Value: Why Phil Collins’ Private Tragedy Still Speaks To Us All
Inspired by the breakdown of his first marriage, Phil Collins’ debut album, ‘Face Value’, remains a painfully honest, cathartic experience.
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